Music
Music
Music is taught throughout the school in line with the National Curriculum. All students develop their ability to perform, compose, listen and appraise with a number of students each year choosing to do this to GCSE level.
Practical skills are developed within the classroom through the use of electronic keyboards and a wide variety of musical instrument. We also have several Apple Macs equipped with Sibellius to allow for composition work to be developed We have a range of instrumental lessons provided by both private staff and through the Bucks Learning Trust, students can have lessons on an instrument of their choice to develop their skills. Singing lessons are provided through a local teacher; Suzie Smith
Each year a number of performances take place at The Buckingham School involving music, these range from the whole school show to smaller open mic nights.
The knowledge and understanding of music from Key Stage 3 feed directly into Key Stage 4 where students study the AQA GCSE. During the GCSE course students are responsible for the creation of 2 compositions, a solo musical performance, a group musical performance, and a final listening exam. The content is driven by time specific pieces, study of varied genres, and specified coursework.
Music is taught throughout the school in line with the National Curriculum. All students develop their ability to perform, compose, listen and appraise with a number of students each year choosing to do this to GCSE level.
Practical skills are developed within the classroom through the use of electronic keyboards and a wide variety of musical instrument. We also have several Apple Macs equipped with Sibellius to allow for composition work to be developed We have a range of instrumental lessons provided by both private staff and through the Bucks Learning Trust, students can have lessons on an instrument of their choice to develop their skills. Singing lessons are provided through a local teacher; Suzie Smith
Each year a number of performances take place at The Buckingham School involving music, these range from the whole school show to smaller open mic nights.
The knowledge and understanding of music from Key Stage 3 feed directly into Key Stage 4 where students study the AQA GCSE. During the GCSE course students are responsible for the creation of 2 compositions, a solo musical performance, a group musical performance, and a final listening exam. The content is driven by time specific pieces, study of varied genres, and specified coursework.
Key Stage 3 and 4 (TABLE)
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Half Term |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Year 7 |
Rhythm & Pulse |
Reading Music |
Elements of Music |
Instruments of the Orchestra |
Theme & Variations |
Raise Your Voice |
|
Year 8 |
Film Music |
Scales & Chords |
Off-beats – The Reggae Feeling |
Junk Percussion |
Blues & Jazz |
Popular Music |
|
Year 9 |
Solo/Group Performance |
Solo/Group Performance |
Composition 1/Listening |
Composition 1/Listening |
Solo/Group Performance |
Group Performance |
|
Year 10 |
Solo/Group Performance |
Solo/Group Performance |
Composition 2/Listening |
Composition 2/Listening |
Group Performance |
Group Performance |
|
Year 11 |
Solo Performance |
Solo Performance |
Composition Completion & Appraisal |
Composition Completion & Appraisal |
Revision |
Revision |
The knowledge and understanding of music from Key Stage 3 feed directly into Key Stage 4 where students study the AQA GCSE. During the GCSE course students are responsible for the creation of 2 compositions, a solo musical performance, a group musical performance, and a final listening exam. The content is driven by time specific pieces, study of varied genres, and specified coursework.
Useful Links
KS3
KS4
Websites:
| Reading Lists: KS4 GCSE MusicTable Heading | |
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| Books: | Websites: |
| David Ventura: Understanding Popular Music Without Frontiers The Life And Music Of Peter Gabriel Sara Peacock: Careers In Music |
www.nme.com www.bbc.co.uk |